Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Hall Chair
Item Details
An antique Italian Renaissance Revival walnut hall chair, circa 1890. The ornately carved chair features a bowed and carved crest rail supported by a North Wind mask carved and acanthus pierced splat flanked by horned and winged androgynous caryatids carved in the round. The armrests slope downward from the figures and terminate in lion head handholds, connected to the seat by ‘C’ scroll supports. The shaped seat, which features an incised medallion and carved shell trim, rests on flat legs shaped as seated Sphinx figures connected by shaped stretchers with carved North Wind masks. There are no visible maker’s marks.
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| Type | Armchair |
| Recliner Options | None |
| Includes Ottoman | No |
Condition
- overall good condition. Some scuffs and nicks to frame, consistent with age.
- shrinkage crack present to front skirt.
Dimensions
Item #
18CIN053-060
